Job Description:
DEPARTMENT: Men’s Rowing
BASIC FUNCTION:Responsible for the usual and customary duties associated with assisting in the coaching of an athletic program; responsible for knowledge and skills entailed in the sport beingrepresented.
UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS:Non-traditional work hours; possible extensive travel involved; potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.
EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree
EXPERIENCE:Related coaching experience preferred
REPORTS TO: Head Coach
?ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Assists the Head Coach with the responsibility for a successful program.
This involves:
overseeing the recruitment of academically qualified student athletes,
helping to maintain the academic success and progress of all recruited
athletes with assistance from the Student Academic Support Services
department,
preparing the teams for practice and competitions on a weekly basis,
overseeing and providing counseling, training and conditioning for the
athletes,
ensuring the rules compliance of the NCAA, Conference and the
University in the athletic program with the assistance of the compliance
Services on campus,
immediate reporting of suspected or confirmed rules violations.
2.Assists in the planning of the program.This involves:
-developing an attractive annual schedule in cooperation with the Head
Coach,
meeting regularly with the Head Coach to ensure a clear understanding
and dialogue of all aspects of the program,
maintaining accurate files and documentation on the athletes including
information for the annual report, recruiting and contracts,
recommending improvements to maintain the success of the program.
3.Assists in the preparation and expense of a budget.This involves:
-planning for expensing of the annual university allocation,
-recommending yearly changes in the budget requests,
-approving all expenditures of the program throughout the fiscal year.
4.Assists in the coordination of student athlete programs in ensuring the success
of the team.
5.Assists in organizing and administering a quality summer camp program as
requested.
6.Assists the Head Coach in promoting the University.This includes:
-being responsible for a great deal of public relations responsibilities to
radio, TV, the media and University Alumni and service groups,
producing a program that exhibits success and growth each year due to a
great amount of spectator, faculty and media interest and the potential
for more University revenue,
organizing and conducting a quality summer camp to promote the
University and generate additional income each year.
7.Receives annual written approval from the Director of Athletics and Recreation and the President prior to receiving any athletically related income and benefits from sources outside the institution including contractual agreements and letters of appointment. Sources of income shall include but are not limited to: income from annuities; sports camps; housing benefits (including preferential housing arrangements); country club memberships; complimentary ticket sales; television
and radio programs; and endorsements or consultations with athletics shoe, apparel or equipment manufacturers.
8.Participates in the professional development of the department.This involves:
-attending divisional and departmental gatherings and seminars to
understand the University and its goals and objectives,
attending regular staff meetings,
monitoring developments in the NCAA and the Conference through
attendance at workshops, seminars and related associations and
organizations,
promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the
community and the campus.
9.Promotes safe and secure working conditions.This involves:
-promoting proper utilization of equipment, materials, staff and athletes,
-notifying the supervisor immediately of any unsafe conditions.
10.Performs other related duties as required or dictated by responsibilities.
Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.
*Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the
general nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification.It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees
assigned to this job.
Category:
Athletics - Admin
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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